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	}}		}}'''Rajya Sabha''' (''Council of States'') is the upper house of the [[Parliament of India]]. It represents the states and union territories and plays a key role in the legislative process. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuity in the Indian parliamentary system.
	'''Rajya Sabha''' (''Council of States'') is the upper house of the [[Parliament of India]]. It represents the states and union territories and plays a key role in the legislative process. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuity in the Indian parliamentary system.~~<ref>https://rajyasabha.nic.in/</ref>~~

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	The '''Vice President of India''' is the ex-officio '''Chairman of the Rajya Sabha'''. The house also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members to preside in the absence of the Chairman.~~<ref>https://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/chairman.asp</ref>~~		The '''Vice President of India''' is the ex-officio '''Chairman of the Rajya Sabha'''. The house also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members to preside in the absence of the Chairman.

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| term_limits = 6 years (1/3rd of members retire every 2 years)
| foundation = 3 April 1952
| seats = 245 (233 elected + 12 nominated)
| voting_system1 = Single transferable vote (proportional representation)
| meeting_place = [[Sansad Bhavan]], New Delhi
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'''Rajya Sabha''' (''Council of States'') is the upper house of the [[Parliament of India]]. It represents the states and union territories and plays a key role in the legislative process. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuity in the Indian parliamentary system.<ref>https://rajyasabha.nic.in/</ref>

== Composition ==
Rajya Sabha has a maximum of 250 members:
* 233 members are elected by the legislative assemblies of states and union territories using proportional representation
* 12 members are nominated by the [[President of India]] for their expertise in literature, science, art, or social service

Members serve for 6 years, and one-third of the house retires every two years.

== Powers and Functions ==
Rajya Sabha shares most legislative powers with the [[Lok Sabha]], except in financial matters. Key roles include:
* '''Legislation''' – Reviews, debates, and passes bills (except money bills)
* '''State representation''' – Protects the interests of states in federal structure
* '''Oversight''' – Holds discussions and questions the government
* '''Amendments''' – Participates in constitutional amendment processes
* Can pass a resolution under Article 249 to enable Parliament to legislate on a state subject in national interest

Although it cannot initiate money bills, it can suggest amendments, which may or may not be accepted by the Lok Sabha.

== Chairman and Deputy Chairman ==
The '''Vice President of India''' is the ex-officio '''Chairman of the Rajya Sabha'''. The house also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members to preside in the absence of the Chairman.<ref>https://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/chairman.asp</ref>

== Sessions ==
Rajya Sabha meets three times a year:
* '''Budget Session'''
* '''Monsoon Session'''
* '''Winter Session'''

It meets in the same building (Sansad Bhavan) as the Lok Sabha but has a separate chamber.

== Significance ==
The Rajya Sabha serves as a check and balance in the legislative process and ensures that the voices of states are heard in national policymaking. It also acts as a deliberative body providing informed debate on key issues.

== See Also ==
* [[Lok Sabha]]
* [[Parliament of India]]
* [[President of India]]
* [[Vice President of India]]
* [[Constitution of India]]
* [[Council of Ministers]]

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